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psychosis
[sahy-koh-sis]
noun
plural
psychosesa mental disorder characterized by symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, that indicate impaired contact with reality.
any severe form of mental disorder, as schizophrenia or paranoia.
psychosis
/ ɪˈəʊɪ /
noun
any form of severe mental disorder in which the individual's contact with reality becomes highly distorted Compare neurosis
psychosis
plural
psychosesA mental state caused by psychiatric or organic illness, characterized by a loss of contact with reality and an inability to think rationally. A psychotic person often behaves inappropriately and is incapable of normal social functioning.
psychosis
A severe mental disorder, more serious than neurosis, characterized by disorganized thought processes, disorientation in time and space, hallucinations, and delusions. Paranoia, manic depression, megalomania, and schizophrenia are all psychoses. One who suffers from psychosis is psychotic.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of psychosis1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of psychosis1
Example Sentences
Last week jurors heard how Mr Monzo had skinned and deboned his own cat before carrying out the alleged attacks, and was under the influence of cannabis that may have led to drug-induced psychosis.
His patients and their families were worried that the voices might be precursors of psychosis such as schizophrenia.
Siobhan Graham said her daughter began showing signs of postpartum psychosis shortly after giving birth.
If a certain city’s cast couldn’t match the drama that the women of New York turned out over a few days of sunny psychosis, watching the trip was considered a waste of time.
Then Joel’s issues began to shade into psychosis.
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